How To Fix QV217 - There are no characteristics for this inspection lot

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QV - QM usage decisions

• Message number: 217

• Message text: There are no characteristics for this inspection lot

What causes this issue?

No characteristic-wise inspection is defined in the inspection lot.

System Response

Therefore you cannot display characteristic results.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QV217 - There are no characteristics for this inspection lot ?

  The SAP error message QV217, "There are no characteristics for this inspection lot," typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when you attempt to process an inspection lot that does not have any characteristics assigned to it. This can happen during various processes, such as when trying to record results or perform a quality inspection.
  Cause:
  
  No Characteristics Assigned: The inspection lot was created without any characteristics, which means there are no quality attributes to evaluate.
  Incorrect Inspection Plan: The inspection plan linked to the material or inspection lot may not have any characteristics defined.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or the inspection plan may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of characteristics.
  Usage Decision Not Made: If the inspection lot is in a state where a usage decision is required, but no characteristics are available, this error may occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan:
  
  Go to the inspection plan associated with the material and ensure that it has characteristics defined.
  Use transaction code QP01 to display or change the inspection plan and verify that the characteristics are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Lot:
  
  Check the inspection lot details using transaction code QA32 or QA03 to see if it is linked to the correct inspection plan.
  Ensure that the inspection lot is created correctly and that it is not in a status that prevents processing.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Characteristics:
  
  If the inspection plan is missing characteristics, you may need to create or modify them using transaction code QP01 or QP02.
  Ensure that the characteristics are relevant to the material being inspected.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Verify that the material master data is correctly set up for quality management. Use transaction code MM03 to check the quality management view of the material.
  
  
  
  Recreate Inspection Lot:
  
  If the inspection lot was created incorrectly, consider deleting it and recreating it after ensuring that the inspection plan has the necessary characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to your organization's quality management processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QA32: Display Inspection Lots
  QA03: Display Inspection Lot
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Ensure that the QM module is configured correctly in your SAP system, including the assignment of inspection plans to materials.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.